Johnny 3 Tears from Hollywood Undead revealed the band’s future release strategy in a recent interview with SNS Mix.
“We’ve got new songs coming out real shortly, within the next couple of months. As far as a new record-record? I don’t know. I don’t think we’re even planning on it — well, at least as of now,” he stated.
“I think those days are numbered, as far as putting out like, ‘Hey, here’s an album with fifteen songs on it,'” he explained. “I mean, at some point that will happen, but as of now, we’re just releasing songs. We have a bunch lined up. We’ll probably package them with some other songs and put out a record for those who want them.”
“Cars don’t even have CD players in them anymore. What are we going to release a record for? No one buys them, except for people who like vinyl,” he continued. “Now it’s funny, because outside of the artwork, there’s almost no incentive to make an album anymore.”
“But as of now, we’re just gonna release songs and videos — all the other stuff — and eventually maybe package it into a record for people who want physical or tangible product. But yeah, as far as releasing an actual album? I have no idea. I don’t even know if anybody’s going to do that anymore,” he concluded.
The band’s streaming strategy has shown promising results. Data from Blabbermouth revealed their single ‘Hollywood Forever’ has accumulated over 6.4 million streams. The music video has garnered 1.6 million views within weeks of release.
The new release approach mirrors evolving music consumption patterns. Streaming platforms now dominate as listeners’ preferred method of accessing music. This shift has prompted artists to release singles regularly instead of waiting to complete full albums.
Music Fiends reported Hollywood Undead’s continued focus on live performances. The band will join Tech N9ne for the Hollywood N9ne Tour in 2025. This demonstrates their commitment to live shows despite changes in release formats.
The band’s digital transformation exemplifies modern industry adaptation. Established acts now prioritize streaming numbers and consistent content releases over traditional album cycles.
